Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 9. Exhibits strong cold tolerance and better summer heat and drought tolerance than most cool-season grasses.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 inches tall. Medium to dark green color with good wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Rolled vernation with a short, membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moderate watering and prefers well-draining loamy soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly. Requires moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization and aeration.